Micronesia Snorkeling Adventure - Terms & Conditions

Cost: $8,695 per person, based on double occupancy. Single supplement: $1,850.

Number of participants: Limited to a maximum of 18.

Included: Accommodations, meals and activities as indicated in the itinerary; flight between Micronesia and Yap; gratuities; group airport transfers; group baggage handling at hotels and airports; airport departure taxes; services of a naturalist leader; WWF representative with a minimum of 12 participants; beer and wine at welcome and farewell dinners; comprehensive pre-departure materials.

Deposit: A deposit of $1,000 per person, payable by credit card or check made out to WWF, confirms your space. A completed waiver of liability form is due within 14 days of registration. The final balance is due August 1, 2012, and is payable by credit card or check made out to Asia Transpacific Journeys, WWF’s tour operator for this program.

Cancellations & refunds: Cancellation must be received in writing at WWF, by postal mail, email or fax. At the time WWF receives your written cancellation, the following per-person penalties will apply: On or before August 1, 2011: Full refund minus $500. August 2 to September 30, 2012: Forfeit 50% of the tour cost, along with any non-refundable costs paid to suppliers. On or after October 1, 2012: No refunds. Cancellation could cost you as much as 100% of your tour cost.

What to expect: You should be an experienced snorkeler with the ability to stay in the water for an hour or more at a time. Air temperatures average 80 to 90° F, with high humidity that’s sometimes tempered by sea breezes. Water temperatures average 79 to 82 °F. Currents and tides may necessitate deviations from the daily itinerary; the guide and assistants will monitor conditions. We recommend bringing a snorkel vest if you feel you need one. Nature walks could be up to one mile over uneven and slippery terrain; the hike to Jellyfish Lake in Palau is steep and slippery, taking 20 minutes. You also should be comfortable ascending and descending a long set of stairs to get from the Yap Pacific Dive Resort to the dock and back on Yap; transport by vehicle to and from the dock is available, however, for those needing it. Transport during the tour is by motor coach, airplane and boat.

Singles & shares: Single accommodations are limited, subject to availability at the time of booking and cannot be guaranteed. If you would like to share a room, we will attempt to find a roommate for you. If we are unable to find a roommate by the final invoice date, the single supplement will be assessed.

Airfare: Asia Transpacific Journeys can book your international flights in conjunction with this tour. The round-trip, economy class fare from the U.S. West Coast is approximately $1,750 (subject to change). For more information, please call 800-642-2742.

Trip insurance: Travel insurance is highly recommended; information will be sent to registrants. Exclusions for preexisting medical conditions may be waived with the prompt purchase of travel insurance.

Understandings & responsibilities: In order to offer wildlife-oriented travel experiences to its members, World Wildlife Fund (WWF) has arranged for an independent Tour Operator(s) to organize this tour and procure carriage, accommodations, and other tour services from other parties. WWF serves only to assist in making necessary travel arrangements and in no way represents, or acts as agent for, transportation carriers, hotels, or any other suppliers of services connected with this tour. Travel and services are subject only to the terms and conditions under which such accommodations, services, and transportation are offered or provided, and WWF and its employees accept no responsibility or liability therefore. WWF and the Tour Operator(s) accept no responsibility for any damage, loss, accident, injury, delay, or other irregularity which may be caused by the defect of any vehicle or the negligence or default of any company or person engaged in carrying out or performing any of the services involved in this tour. Nor do WWF or the Tour Operator(s) accept responsibility for losses or expenses due to sickness, weather, strikes, political unrest, wars, or other such causes. Any such losses or expenses must be borne by the participant, since tour rates provide for arrangements only for the time stated. WWF and the Tour Operator(s) reserve the right to make changes in the published itinerary whenever, in their judgment, conditions warrant, or if they deem it necessary for the comfort, convenience, or the safety of the tour. They reserve the right to withdraw without penalty any tour announced. WWF and the Tour Operator(s) also reserve the right to decline to accept any person as a member of the tour, or to require any participant to withdraw from the tour, at any time, if such action is determined by the appropriate staff member to be in the best interest of the health, safety, and general welfare of the tour group or the individual participant. Under such circumstances, no refund will be made. Baggage and personal effects are solely the responsibility of the owners at all times. Dates, schedules, program details, and costs, given in good faith, based on information available and in force in January 2012, are subject to change and revision. As a condition to acceptance of enrollment, please read, agree to, and sign, the Waiver of Liability forms that will be sent upon registration.